Summary:
more-inWith a comfortable water supply situation for this summer, the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) is now planning to tap minor water sources to meet the contingencies in future. Gambhiram and Mudasarlova reservoirs together contribute 1% of the total water drawn by the GVMC from various sources. it is learnt that four new borewells have been proposed to draw between 1.5 to 2 MGD water. While the infiltration wells yield water at 25 to 30 feet, deep borewells go up to 250 to 300 metres. Tapping the resources: The GVMC is planning to deepen the infiltration wells at Mudasarlova reservoir near Visakhapatnam..